What You Know About Depression During Pregnancy?

I am Having A Baby, So Why do not I Feel Happy?

You have dreamed of this moment since you were a little girl pushing your doll around in a pram. Time is here now, you are carrying your own baby, this time it Is not going to be a doll you'll be pushing around. 

There is only one problem you will need to take care of.  You just can't seem to shake the blue feeling that has been nagging you for some time now. 

Why do not you feel happy when you're going to have a baby?  For the reason that you are normal!  Yes it has been said that around 13% of woman suffer from depression either during or after pregnancy so please do not feel you are on your own with unexpected gloominess. So how should you know whether your condition is serious?  First of all, do not panic!  If you were feeling fine yesterday, but today are feeling a little down in the dumps, then remember you have tons of hormones and emotions rushing around your body at this moment - give yourself a little time to see if your mood lifts again. 

What if it is more than that for you though?  The little blue feelings seem to be taking over instead of drifting away. Then it's time to consider the checklist below to identify whether you could be suffering from depression related to pregnancy.

If you find yourself experiencing some of the symptoms below for a long time period (eg more than two weeks), then you should seek your doctor’s assistance: - Crying a lot, or often on the verge of tears - Over-eating or under-eating - Experiencing feelings of sadness - a sense of hopelessness - Feelings of guilt or lack of self-worth - Lacking in energy or feeling unmotivated - Lack of desire to socialise or spend time with close family and friends - A lack of interest in enjoyable hobbies - Constant aches, stomach problems or headaches  Can some women be more at risk than others when we refer to experiencing depression during pregnancy? 

Women who experience some of the following factors may be more at risk to experience depression during pregnancy: - A family history of depression - problems with a previous pregnancy - Personal problems or problems related to marriage or money - Lack of a support framework from friends and family  What Can I do If I Think I Am suffering from Depression? do not feel embarrassed or ashamed to talk about it. 

 

Remember you are normal!  Talk to your doctor who can organise for practical depression help and treatment. 

In addition some of the tips below may be of use: - Rest as much as you can - Talk to your partner, a close friend or family member about how you are feeling - ask for help. - talk with other mothers that are suffering from depression during pregnancy. 

 

Those mothers may be give you some tips or suggestions as well as sharing their own experiences.  If you are feeling a little down, or are suffering with depression make sure to share your feelings with someone you can trust can help to lighten your pain, and put you on the road to where you got to be.